Tides Today & Tomorrow in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 4:25 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 22m at 10:26 am (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Aug 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:482.510:453.74:190.83:590.26:178:08Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:492.611:373.95:130.74:550.16:188:07Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:432.86:040.55:500.06:198:06New Moon3Sun
4Mon12:264.012:353.06:520.46:45-0.16:198:06New Moon4Mon
5Tue1:144.11:283.37:390.27:40-0.26:208:05New Moon5Tue
6Wed2:024.12:223.58:240.08:34-0.26:218:04Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:504.03:163.79:09-0.19:28-0.16:228:03Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:383.84:103.99:54-0.210:230.06:228:02Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:273.65:064.010:42-0.211:220.26:238:00Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:193.46:044.011:33-0.16:247:59First Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:153.27:043.912:240.412:290.06:257:58First Quarter11Mon
12Tue7:143.08:063.81:280.61:270.16:257:57First Quarter12Tue
13Wed8:162.89:103.72:310.72:270.26:267:56Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:212.710:133.73:340.83:270.36:277:55Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:252.711:093.74:340.84:250.46:287:54Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:202.811:573.75:280.85:190.46:287:53Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:072.96:150.76:070.46:297:51Full Moon17Sun
18Mon12:393.612:492.96:580.76:510.56:307:50Full Moon18Mon
19Tue1:183.61:293.07:350.77:330.56:317:49Full Moon19Tue
20Wed1:533.52:063.18:100.68:130.56:317:48Full Moon20Wed
21Thu2:273.42:423.28:420.68:520.66:327:47Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:593.33:173.39:130.69:310.66:337:45Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:303.23:543.49:440.610:110.76:347:44Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:033.14:333.510:170.610:560.86:347:43Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:403.05:183.510:550.611:480.96:357:42Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:222.96:103.611:400.66:367:40Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed6:122.87:083.612:461.012:330.66:367:39Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:092.78:113.61:471.01:320.66:377:38Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri8:132.79:163.72:481.02:340.56:387:36Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:232.810:193.93:490.93:370.46:397:35Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:303.011:144.04:450.84:390.36:397:34Waning Crescent31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656502)

Common Questions About Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC today?

Slack tide in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC is approximately 1:25 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC?

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 86% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC?

Tide predictions for Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC?

Tide data for Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8656502. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8656502.

What is the moon phase in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC is Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated). This places Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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